Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (1998 - 2005) 1.6i 16V SXi 5d (2002/02) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

As a young driver everyone is please and imprest with the car. and with the right colour and trim it looks prity good

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yeah. Great value for money. There is nothing to compare it with for the price

What are you likely to buy next?

Seat leaon

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,500

When did you buy the car?

May 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

I got a very good deal as the car was valued at £5000 and i paid alot less

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I have a mate who works at vauxhall car sales

What was the dealer like?

Very good

What's it like to drive?

Its not a car i would choose if i drove 1000 miles a week but it is good for the price. the sport seats do hold you in place when you go round corners

What's it like to park?

Easy to view behind. Found no probs in parking at all. But i am a man

Have you had any problems with the car?

Ererything is fine so far apart from the windscreen wiper motor is out of sequence

What's most practical about your car?

It is a good size family car with a very sporty look. also with the 1.6 16v engine you get 40 mpg with good speed but you can also put your foot down and stick it into corners.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Not realy a gadget car but there is stereo controls on the searing wheel